SHAH ALAM, 24 Sept: The people of Selangor have been urged to strengthen ties, cooperation and promote unity among the races in conjunction with the Aidiliadha this year.

The Exco for Islam, Malay Customs, Rural and Traditional Village Development, Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi, said that it is to ensure that the state’s development and progress continues to be driven towards the future.

He said that the state government is also actively planning the development agenda for the welfare of the people of Selangor.

“With prudent and efficient management, the state government currently has reserves amounting to RM3 billion to be used for the people of Selangor in the Budget 2016.

“We need to realise the decree by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who wants the government policies to be in line with the demands of the Maqasid Syariah by prioritising welfare and justice,” he said in a statement.

At the same time, he also prays for the safety and welfare of pilgrims from Malaysia, particularly Selangorians, in carrying out the pilgrimage this year.

“Hopefully, all matters will be easy and they are given spiritual and physical health by Allah to perform the Haji this year and be blessed with the Haji Mabrur,” he said.

NS